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GP03 BYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 82,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 58,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s stop lamp dim

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,250 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 6 May 2015 30,306 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,704 miles

rear tyres perishing on outer edge of tread very soon require replacing

Pass 23 May 2008 14,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 11,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,777 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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GP03 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP03 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP03 BYJ registered?

GP03 BYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GP03 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 BYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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